AI BriefingHow Fig Shipped an MVP in Just 2 Weeks During YC
Key point
Fig leveraged Repl.it's fast deployment and collaboration features to build and launch an MVP in just 2 weeks during YC.
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Fig (YC S20) is a tool that improves developers' workflow by adding visual apps and shortcuts to the terminal. Founder Brendan Falk was able to bring the MVP to users in just 2 weeks during YC.
The core driver was Repl.it. The Fig team used Repl.it for the following reasons:
- Instant Deploys: Code changes were reflected live within seconds, enabling rapid iteration.
- Git and version control: Easy integration with GitHub allowed the entire team to commit more frequently and efficiently.
- Multiplayer: Seamless pair programming without any separate setup boosted productivity.
- Cost efficiency: In the early stage, they were able to enjoy both an IDE and fast speed at a very economical cost.
Currently, as Fig's service has grown in scale, it has transitioned its infrastructure to Heroku, AWS, and S3 for more professional DevOps workflows, and uses VSCode for main app development.
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